Professional Career Opportunities - Job Title Details

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Public Health Specialist 1 (Environment), G-14

Occupation Group

Natural and Physical Sciences

Salary Information

Starting Salary

$42,833

Career Ladder Information

(Not Available)

All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.

Agencies with this Title

Minimum Qualifications

You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.

Bachelor's or higher degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geochemistry, Geology, or Industrial Hygiene.

Advanced Placement

If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.

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Physical/Medical Requirements

Your physical and medical condition will be evaluated to ensure that you are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. To obtain a complete statement of the physical and medical standards go to http://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm. or write to the Medical Review Unit, NYS Department of Civil Service, 55 Mohawk Street, Suite 201, Cohoes, NY 12047. You are responsible for payment of the clinical laboratory test fee.

How to Apply

The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted